SPECIAL MISSION AIRCR AF T

precision from above

 About the Company.
Diamond Aircraft is an Austrian composite aircraft manufacturer serving customers all over the world. The company
builds the safest, most efficient piston aircraft flying today, for flight schools, private operators, govermental organ-
isations and remote sensing companies. With the DA42 MPP Diamond Aircraft suceeded in building the ultimate sur-
veillance aircraft.

The MPP mission solutions comprise a low-cost fixed wing platform, airborne sensors, data-links, command and con-
trol centres as well as the corresponding pilot, operator and maintenance training. The cooperation with renowned
industry experts and a strong partner network guarantees the employment of cutting-edge technology as well as a
competent and reliable project implementation. As your single point of contact we provide you with quality, service,
Diamond Aircraft headquarters in Austria
convenience and value, allowing you to focus on your business.
 A Powerful and Cost-effective Solution. Multi Purpose Platform (MPP).
Based on the award-winning DA42 NG, the DA42 MPP (Multi Purpose Platform) is the ultimate special mission aircraft Expect more than airplanes. The aircraft has been specially designed for carrying multi-functional aerial sensors, like
with an endurance of up to 12 hrs while burning only 6.4 US gallons (24.2 litre) per hour. With a DA42 MPP GUARDIAN EO/IR cameras for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, land and sea radars, COMINT solutions, airborne laser
and a DA42 MPP GEOSTAR you have a proven and fully certified remote sensing system at your disposal. Powerful and scanners, or large format digital aerial cameras.
cost efficient, it delivers accurate results with hawk-eyed precision for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnais-
sance) missions, geo surveys or T V broadcasting. Mission kits can be mounted on the nose and under the belly of the aircraft as well as in the cabin and nose luggage
compartments.

COMINT EO/IR Cameras SAR Radar Multi-mode Radar Data Transmission

Laser Scanner Hyperspectral Photogrammetry Oil Spill Detection Aerial Cinematography

Camera

DA42 MPP GUARDIAN DA42 MPP GEOSTAR

Tomorrow's mission is different than yesterday's? No Collect laser-scanning and photo-grammetry data during
problem for the twin engine, four-seater DA42 MPP one single flight or benefit from unparalleled hyper spectral
GUARDIAN remote sensing platform. Your flexible and detection capabilities. The DA42 MPP Geostar is perfect-
cost-efficient ISR turnkey solution with outstanding ly suited for surveying cities, land areas, critical infrastruc-
performance. ture, glaciers or snow fields, but also for mapping damages
caused through natural disasters. The hyperspectral variant
fits for ISR, mineralogy or environmental applications.
 "Diamonds DA42 MPP is a highly innovative and efficient twin engine plane which makes the perfect carrier for our advanced
LiDAR sensors to offer a turnkey, cutting-edge airborne LiDAR solution for the surveying market. RIEGL has been working close-
ly with Diamond for many years and is proud to operate its own Diamond DA42 MPP as an excellent choice for system integrati-
on, testing, and customer demonstrations."

Dr. Johannes Riegl, CEO RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems, Austria.

 Why Diamond? Unique Features.
With its line of cost effective and efficient fixed-wing aircraft, Diamond Aircraft has taken remote sensing in a new direction.

LOW OPERATING COSTS

Low fuel consumption at 35% power: 24.2 lt/hr (6.4 US gal/hr)

Short downtimes
Endurance up to 12 hours for less than 120 Euros per hour

GARMIN G1000 COCKPIT. COMMITMENT TO SAFETY.

The standard installed Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, similar to The company’s aircraft are verifiably the safest in their class: POWERFUL ENGINE
those used in large airliners, offers unparalleled situational the incredible overall accident rate of about just one sixth
awareness and flight monitoring. It meets the highest expec- of the General Aviation average proves it (Source: Aviation Worldwide fuel availability, multi-fuel certified (Jet A, Jet A1, TS-1, RT , No. 3 Jet Fuel, JP-8)
tations regarding operator convenience and better safety. Consumer). Two turbocharged engines with 168 HP give exceptional “Hot and High” performance
Low fuel consumption based on advanced direct fuel injection system
“State of the art” engine management system (EECU), single lever control

SAFETY FEATURES

All weather capability day and night (certified icing protection)

Garmin G1000 ‘Synthetic Vision’ feature - airliner standard
Fully integrated GFC700 autopilot reduces pilot workload/fatigue
EASA/FAA single pilot certified
Damage tolerant airframe: 26 g crash tested, 10 g flight tolerance
FUEL AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE, LOW CONSUMPTION
For Diamond Aircraft, building incredibly fuel efficient air- Fuel protection system
planes has always been a cornerstone of our strategy. All of Positive rate of climb at MTOM with one engine inoperative, single engine service ceiling 14,000 ft
our aircraft are best in class in their fuel efficiency, saving
you money whenever you fly. And with our Austro Engine's
AE300 jet fuel engine with electronic engine control (EECU) UAV + OPV CAPABILITY. LOW NOISE AND IR FEATURES
you save even more fuel. Manned or unmanned, the ideal platform.
Virtually undetectable at 1000 metres/3280 feet in suburban areas; 60 dB at 150 metres/500 feet AGL at loiter speed

MINIMUM DOWNTIME

Overnight on-site maintenance for engines and airframe

Worldwide support and service centre network, scheduled maintenance intervall 100 hours
Unlimited life time for all composite components

OUR MONOCOQUE CABIN. DE-ICING. TOMORROW‘S TECHNOLOGY

We use all the advantages of the solid carbon composite You can equip the DA42 MPP Guardian with a certified Advanced composite technologies developed by Diamond Aircraft; composite design offers high strength to weight ratio
construction for building extremely safe aircraft. de-icing system which allows you to operate the aircraft in
any weather conditions.
 One Aircraft - Many Missions.
The nose of the aircraft is detachable for mounting nose pods. Pods can also be placed under the fuselage.

UNIVERSAL NOSE SATCOM/UPLINK RADOME

TECHNICAL DATA:
TECHNICAL DATA:
• Max. payload weight: 2,5 kg (5.5 lbs)
• Max. equipment dimensions:
• Max. equipment dim.: Ø 255 mm (10"), height: 245 mm (9.7")
square 400 mm (15.8"), height 300 mm (11.8")
APPLICATIONS: SATCOM data transmission
APPLICATIONS:
• All EO/IR and multi media turrets
up to 15.5“ and 65 kg (143 lbs)
• Airborne laser scanner systems
• Ash sensors • ILS flight calibration RADAR POD
TECHNICAL DATA:
Max. equipment dim.: Ø 990 mm (38.9"),
height: 375 mm (14.8")
NOSE POD APPLICATIONS:
TECHNICAL DATA: • Maritime patrol • Boarder patrol • Search & Rescue
• Max. payload weight: 85 kg (187 lbs) • Surveillance
• Max. equipment dimensions:
670 mm (26.4") x 530 mm (20.9") x 640 mm
GEO POD
(25.2") (L x W x H) TECHNICAL DATA:
APPLICATIONS: Max. equipment dim.: length: 500 mm (19.7"),
• Photogrammetry • Hyperspectral sensors width: 330 mm (12.9"), height: 280 mm (11")
• Airborne laser scanner systems APPLICATIONS:
• Laserscanning • Photogrammetry (medium size)

UNDERFLOOR POD
BELLY POD (not shown on the aircraft)
TECHNICAL DATA: TECHNICAL DATA:
• Max. payload weight: 80 kg (177 lbs) Max. equipment dim.: Ø 550 mm (21.7“),
• Max. equipment dimensions: height: 250 mm (9.8“)
2510 mm (98.8") x 510 mm (20.1") APPLICATIONS:
x 430 mm (16.9") (LxWxH) • SAR & Maritime Radar • Airborne ground surveillance
APPLICATIONS: • COMINT
• Oil spill detection
• Airborne laser scanner systems
 DA42 MPP General Features. DA42 MPP ISR Configuration.

1) Sensors can be mounted on the nose and belly of the aircraft 2) SATCOM is placed on top of the aircraft

SENSOR OPTIONS 1) OPERATOR STATION

HiDef EO/IR turret, synthetic aperture radar, mission Modular interior configuration. Co-pilot seat can be
management system, COMINT replaced by an equipment rack. It is also possible to
remove the rear seats to increase payload up to 77 kg
(170 lbs) and replace it with equipment.
BUBBLE CANOPY LARGE ELEVATOR TIPS
Bubble shaped canopy allows a better view for the To increase yaw stability for precision flights.
SATCOM 2)
pilots while wearing helmets. Beyond line of sight up- and downlink: L-Band or Ku-
Band for video, audio and screen shots

POWER
GLOBAL OPERATION Additional wiring tunnels connect the hard points of the
• Fuel availability due to world-wide support of jet fuel equipment compartments. Dedicated power source of
SURVEILLANCE PAINTING
or other fuel types 28V, 40A for mission equipment provides mission power Surveillance painting reduces sun reflections to a mini- COMPARTMENTS
• In-house designed jet fuel engines for 4x28V-busses and 2x14V-busses. Additional genera- mum level of recognition. Structural reinforcements are located in the standard
• 168 hps per engine • Ultra low fuel consumption tors available (28V, 100A).
luggage compartmens for mounting equipment racks.
Up to 45 kg (99 lbs) in the rear- and up to 30 kg (66 lbs)

EXHAUST SYSTEM MICROWAVE LINE OF SIGHT in the nose compartement.

GARMIN G1000 COCKPIT
The on-top exhaust system includes a Noise Reduction
• Fully integrated glass cockpit / flight management system
DOWNLINK
Kit and an Infra-Red Reduction Kit. Guaranteed stable encrypted data transfer in HD quality
• Synthetic vision technology
• GFC700 autopilot , incl. YD, LNAV / VNAV, FD (1000 MHz to 5 GHz) up to 100NM (180 km) - S-Band, C-
Band.
 Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Missions:

COVERT SURVEILLANCE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT:

• Smuggling • Drug interdiction • Human trafficking • Fire management • Chemical spills • Flood management
• Terrorist activity • Road, rail and air Crashes

GENERAL SURVEILLANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING:

• Event protection (marches, demonstration, etc.) • Chemical and oil spill detection • Pipeline leak detection
• Public order & riot control • VIP protection • Pollution control • Atmospheric sampling • Animal control

BORDER CONTROL: INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING:

• Smuggling • Drug interdiction • Human trafficking • Power line inspection (f.e. sagging, isolator)
• Terrorist activity • Population migration • Pipeline leak inspection (e.g. leak, sagging)
• Monitoring of gas and oil storage, water supply systems
• Monitoring of critical buildings
• Railroad and highway monitoring
MARITIME PATROL:
• Coastal patrol • Illegal fishing • Pirate activity
• Search and rescue
RADIO MONITORING
• Border guard • Maritime rescue • Military missions

Application example for intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance

Photo copyright by Rohde & Schwarz

 Principles of Data Transmission. Different Data Transmissions.
The DA42 MPP can be equipped with sophisticated line of sight and beyond line of sight systems for data transmission for
LINE OF SIGHT (LOS): BEYOND LINE OF SIGHT (BLOS): TACTICAL
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. An on board airborne transmitter can deliver secure HD video,
LOS works on the Frequency band COMMUNICATIONS (TACOMM)
IP data and metadata from a wide variety of sensors to ground operation centers, enabling real time information for decision
from 350 MHz to 5 GHz.
makers.

Provides line-of-sight ranges up to 100 HIGH DATA RATE Ku-BAND: Multiband radios with frequency
nm (180 km) for ISR data transmission High performance data rate (forward ranges from HF up to UHF (2MHz to
with multiple channels. Either simple link to aircraft: up to 10 Mbit/s, return 400MHz). Tactical communications
Aircraft to one-way transmissions from the air- link to groundstation: 1024 kbit/s to 4 can ensure high quality air-to-air com-
LINE OF SIGHT ground station craft to the ground station or complete Mbit/s), range independent munications plus air to ground commu-
(LOCAL, VIRTUALLY LINE OF SIGHT) or bi-directional encrypted IP gateway or nication with excellent RF characteris-
ground station bridge connectivity between aircraft WEATHER INDEPENDENT L-BAND: tics and secure communications even
to aircraft and ground operation centers is pos- Data rate up to 2x 432 kbit/s, weather during very low-level flights.
sible. The LOS systems are available independent, range independent, light
for transmissions in L-, S- or C-band. weight.

Real Time Information for Desicionmakers.

BEYOND LINE OF SIGHT
(WORLDWIDE) COMPUTER OR HANDHELD MOBILE GROUND STATION FIXED GROUND STATION

Lightweight mobile rugged computer, Diamond’s mobile ground station is a Diamond’s fixed ground station is the
providing high-speed data transfer, ‘fly-away’ rack including ruggedized ultimate center for real time information
digital video recording and video con- computers equipped with sophisti- for decision makers. A number of dedi-
ferencing. It also provides instant con- cated software ideal for capturing all cated computers in combination with
nectivity with VSAT, ISDN and NATO surveillance and communication infor- large monitors and tactical communica-
encryption devices. mation from the aircraft. The Diamond tion radio devices providing the ground
mobile ground station can also be in- operators and commanders with crucial
tegrated to a vehicle or naval vessel. information about the ISR missions.

Industrial ruggedized PC Fly-away Rack Powerful working stations

Video recording Video recording Large monitors

Connectivity with Communication packages

Communication packages
various devices and surveillance packages
 DA42 MPP Range Map. DA42 MPP Mission Range.

Homebase for our mission examples is Diamond Aircraft's headquarters in Wr. Neustadt, Austria. The mission range
Consumption at 35%: Minimum Speed: Max. Speed: Max. Altitude: Payload: includes the flight to the target, the time over target to accomplish your mission and the flight back to the homebase.
24.2 lt/h or 6.4 gal/h 132 km/h or 71 kts 344 km/h or 186kts 5,486 m or 18,000 ft 634 kg or 1,398 lbs

ENDURANCE: UP TO 12 HOURS FLIGHT TIME

Auxiliary tank range:
2,236 km/ 1,207 nm 9.9 HOURS TIME OVER TARGET: 5.9 HOURS TIME OVER TARGET: 3.9 HOURS TIME OVER TARGET:
• Flight: homebase/target/homebase • Flight: homebase/target/homebase • Flight: homebase/target/homebase
• 9.9 hours tme over target • 5.9 hours time over target • 3.9 hours time over target
MISSION RADIUS: MISSION RADIUS: MISSION RADIUS:
185 km / 100 nm 556 km / 300 nm 741 km / 400 nm

Wr. Neustadt, Austria Target:

Diamond Aircraft Industries HQ Target: 400 nm
300 nm

Base
Target:
Standard tank range: 100 nm
1,463 km/ 790 nm

MTOM, without fuel reserve. Specifications are based on aircraft configurations without external/outboard pods, MTOM, without fuel reserve. Specifications are based on aircraft configurations without external/outboard pods,
containers or sensor equipment (refer to DA42 MPP fact sheet for mission specific configuration details). containers or sensor equipment (refer to DA42 MPP fact sheet for mission specific configuration details).
Distance and times indicated are for guidance only and should not be used for flight planning purposes. Distance and times indicated are for guidance only and should not be used for flight planning purposes.
Air traffic congestion, wind and other factors are not taken into consideration. Air traffic congestion, wind and other factors are not taken into consideration.
 Geo Surveys & Media Missions

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING SECURITY MISSIONS

• Powerline planning/monitoring • Change detection
• Pipeline planning/monitoring • Detection of camouflaged vehicles
• Railroad and highway planning/monitoring • Detection of illegal ship unloading
• Visualization of planned projects (bridges, buildings, etc.) • Monitoring of compliance with mining and building law

MINING AND EXPLORATION MAPPING

• Natural resource exploration • Urban and rural mapping • Cadastral survey
• General mine support operations • Landuse and corridor mapping
• Monitoring of compliance with mining laws & rules • Orthophotos
• 3D mapping
• Topographic maps
• Forest canopy mapping
DISASTER PREVENTION
• Geo-hazard prevention • Landuse mapping
• Flood prevention • Fire fighting
• Mass movement detection • Detection of ocean pollution MEDIA
• Live newsgathering
• Live coverage of sporting and mass events
• Midpoint relay
VEGETATION ANALYSIS • High-definition videos
• Landuse mapping • Precision farming
• Brownfield monitoring • Forest canopy mapping

Application example for laser scanning Application example for high definition video broadcasting

Application example for photogrammetry

 DA42 MPP GEOSTAR. GEOSTAR Mission Profile:
Collect laser-scanning and photogrammetry data during one single flight or benefit from unparalleled hyper spectral detec- Combined Data Acquisition.
tion capabilities. The DA42 MPP Geostar is available in two variants. The LiDAR version is equipped with a long-range airborne
laser-scanner and a high-format photogrammetric camera and allows to collect both data during one single flight. Perfectly A photogrammetric camera, installed in a special pod on the aircraft’s nose, delivers accurate representations of the Earth's
suited for city and land area surveys, monitoring of critical infrastructure, glaciers or snow fields and mapping damages after surface, called ortho-photos (aerial photos). A laser-scanner captures the terrain topography by firing a laser and measur-
natural disasters. The hyperspectral version comes with a full spectrum imager and a long-range laser-scanner. It is particular- ing the time it takes for the laser to be reflected back from a point. The result of the collected measurements is a digital terrain
ly suited for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), mineralogy or environmental applications. model in the form of a point cloud. The scanner is mounted on the belly of the aircraft in a specifically designed pod. By merging
the ortho-photo with the point cloud you get a precise, realistic 3D model of the object.

Flight planning / trajectory

Software application photos © by RIEGL

+
Orthophoto ALS-3D point cloud 3D-digital terrain model / 3D-digital surface model

Example for laserscanning (general hospital Vienna)

 DA42 MPP GEOSTAR Configuration.

FULL SPECTRUM IMAGER AIRBORNE LASER SCANNER

SPECIM SERIES 1) SYSTEM RIEGL SERIES 4)
Example - SPECIM AISAFENIX 1K: Example - RIEGL LMS-Q780:
• Hyperspectral camera for detecting • High operating altitude up to
species, material and chemicals 15,500 ft (4,700 m)
• VNIR and SWIR wavelengths from • High laser pulse repetition rate up
400 nm to 2500 nm to 400 kHz (>20 points/m²)
• Detect targets occupying only a fraction of a pixel • Multiple turn around (MTA) up to 10 pulses
simultaneously
• Wide scan field of view up to 60°
• Full wave form analysis
PHOTOGRAMMETRIC CAMERA • High ranging accuracy 20 mm

ULTRACAM SERIES 2)
Example - ULTRACAM HAWK:
• 92 megapixels footprint FLIGHT MANAGEMENT &
• Ground sample distance < 4 cm
• Panchromatic, RGB & CIR images GEO-ENCODING SOLUTION IGI
• Forward motion compensation • Pilot & operator screen with
• Wide field of view of 57° different views of surveying area
1) or 2) and 3): placed in the Nose Pod of the aircraft 4): placed in Geo Pod of the aircraft
• Personalized display information
• Support for digital camera
systems, LiDAR systems, SAR etc.
GYRO-STABILIZATION • Direct georeferencing for all sensors, IMU export free

MOUNT SOMAG SERIES 3)

Example - Somag SSM 350 L:
• Drastic movement reduction of the OPERATOR STATION
photogrammetric camera
Modular interior configuration
• Electro-mechanical gimbal system
• Pitch/Roll stabilization angle up to 8.5°
• Yaw stabilization angle up to 10°

Example for a color-infrared (CIR) orthophoto

 Monitoring the Health of the Earth.

Flood prevention

Fire fighting Atmospheric sampling (volcanic ash measurement)

Oil spill detection Pollution control Glacier or snowfield survey Landuse mapping
 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES GMBH
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Phone: +43 2622 26700 1317, Fax: +43 2622 26780
[email protected], www.diamond-air.at

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